Schedule of Events For
Friday, April 19, 2013

08:30 am - 04:30 pm
Event Registration
WesFest 2013 registration for admitted students.
Location: Office of Admission, Beach Conference Room

09:00 am - 09:45 am
WesFest Welcome
Remarks by Wesleyan President Michael Roth '78, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Nancy Hargrave Meislahn, and student representatives.
Location: Fayerweather, Beckham Hall

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Parent-to-Parent Panel
Join us for this interactive discussion with parents of current students. Bring your questions.
Location: Fayerweather, Beckham Hall

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Student-to-Student Panel
Meet current Wes students for an honest and informative discussion about life, academics, and activities at Wesleyan. This panel is for students only.
Location: Usdan University Center, Room 108

10:00 am - 11:00 am
The Power of Liberal Arts
Stop by the Wesleyan Career Center for a chat about the benefits of a liberal arts education.
Location: 41 Wyllys Avenue, Olson Commons

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Writing Program Mingle
Calling all writers: Come together and talk with students on campus who are involved in Writing Hall, Writing House, and many different publications.
Location: Allbritton Center, Room 311

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Office of International Studies Drop-In Hours
Stop in and learn about Wesleyan's 150 academic programs in nearly 50 countries.
Location: Fisk Hall, Room 105

10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Freeman Athletic Center Open House
Coaches and staff will be on hand to answer questions about intercollegiate athletics. Appointments to see coaches are necessary and can be made by calling 860-685-2893.
Location: Freeman Athletic Center Lobby

10:00 am - 03:00 pm
Campus Tours
Tours will leave from the Office of Admission patio every hour, on the hour, beginning at 10 a.m. and ending with a 3 p.m. tour. Please note: Tours will last 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Location: Office of Admission Patio

10:00 am - 03:00 pm
Financial Aid Office Drop-In Hours
Financial Aid representatives are available to answer questions.
Location: North College, Second Floor, Office of Financial Aid

10:00 am - 03:00 pm
ITS Helpdesk Drop-In Hours
Drop by and talk to representatives from Wesleyan's ITS Helpdesk, the place where students can go to discuss software based computer problems. They also help with getting your devices online, including gaming systems, phones, and all idevices.
Location: Exley Science Center, Room 116

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Residential Life Panel
Join Director of Residential Life Fran Koerting and student panelists for a Q & A about living on campus.
Location: Judd Hall, Room 116

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Science Programs Information Session / Science Facilities Tour
Professors representing various science majors will talk about the many science opportunities at Wesleyan. Afterwards, join an undergrad science major for a tour of the science facilities.
Location: Exley Science Center, Room 121

11:00 am - 01:00 pm
Classical Studies Department Open House
Visit the Classical Studies Department for a discussion about the department's course offerings and other opportunities.
Location: Downey House, Room 100

11:00 am - 02:00 pm
All-Campus Barbecue
Members of the campus community and admitted students and their families are invited to this fun and informative luncheon. Tickets are available for purchase during Event Registration.
Location: Andrus Field

11:00 am - 02:00 pm
Foss Hill Concert
Many Wesleyan students will tell you that their favorite moments on campus involve hanging out with friends on Foss Hill. Join current students and other admitted students as they listen to student bands play live music, and enjoy the beautiful campus view from atop Foss Hill.
Location: Foss Hill

11:00 am - 02:00 pm
Student Activities Fair
Mingle with current Wesleyan students and learn about our student body's extracurricular initiatives. Talk about campus creativity and the students' passion for different causes. There will be entertainment.
Location: Huss Courtyard (outside of Usdan University Center)

11:00 am - 03:00 pm
Romance Languages and Literatures Open House
Visit the Romance Languages and Literatures Department for a discussion about the department's course offerings and other opportunities in Spanish and French.
Location: 300 High Street, Common Room

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Film Studies Tour
Take a guided tour of the Center for Film Studies.
Location: Center for Film Studies

11:30 am - 01:00 pm
Ujamaa
Join Ujamaa and other students of color at a meet and greet. Come hang out and eat pizza. We will answer any questions people have.
Location: Usdan University Cetner, Room B25

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
English Department Open House
Visit the English Department for a discussion about the department's course offerings and other opportunities.
Location: Downey House, Room 113

12:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Economie Dance
In this session, we will talk about the role of dance in activism. We will go over the history of dance and talk about dances that were used for the purpose of activism for gender equality and racial equality. In the second half of the session, we will run a movement experiment to introduce the theory of the power of moving human bodies and the potential use of dance as a new form of activism.
Location: Fayerweather, Room 106

12:00 pm - 02:00 pm
SHOFCO
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), a nonprofit organization co-founded by Jessica Posner Odede '09 and Kennedy Odede '12, combats gender inequality and extreme poverty in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya, by linking tuition free schools for girls to accessible social services for all. Come hear their story, and learn more about SHOFCO's projects, including the Kibera School for Girls and the Johanna Justin-Jinich Community Clinic, from members of SHOFCO. We'll discuss what SHOFCO-Wesleyan does here on campus, plans for the future of SHOFCO, and how you can get involved at Wes.
Location: Public Affairs Center, Room 001

12:00 pm - 04:00 pm
The Rick Nicita Gallery Exhibit
Led by director Benh Zeitlan '04 and producers Michael Gottwald '06 and Dan Janvey '06, a devoted team, including thirty-three Wesleyan alumni, embarked on the filming of "BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD" in Terrebonne Parrish, Louisiana during the spring and summer of 2010. The film is the story of Hushpuppy, a fierce six-year old girl living with her father in the Bathtub, a hardscrabble yet exuberant fictional community on the tip of an eroding bayou in southern Louisiana. The film has garnered much critical acclaim, including the Camera d'Or Award at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, the Grand Jury Prize for Dramatic Film at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and most recently, four Oscar nominations (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay). The Wesleyan Cinema Archives is proud to present behind-the-scenes material, promotional stills, posters and live interviews in this exhibit.
Location: Rick Nicita Gallery, Center for Film Studies

12:15 pm - 01:00 pm
Freeman Athletic Center Tour
Interested in athletics and fitness? Head over to Freeman Athletic Center for a tour of the facilities.
Location: Usdan University Center, Room 108

12:45 pm - 02:00 pm
Science Poster Session
Each year, more than 150 Wesleyan students do research throughout the natural sciences and mathematics division, funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Mellon Program, the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, the University, and faculty research grants. Stop by and meet some of these students and hear about their exciting research projects.
Location: Exley Science Center Lobby (Lawn Ave. Side)

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Hot Topics for Parents
This Q&A session is an opportunity to ask Wesleyan students questions about campus life. This panel is for parents only.
Location: Fayerweather, Beckham Hall

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Stand Back! I'm Going to Try Science
The Free Radicals (chemistry majors group) will perform some of their favorite chemical demonstrations. Those seated in the first three rows should bring proof of insurance. Enjoy liquid nitrogen ice cream with survivors afterwards.
Location: Exley Science Center, Room 150

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Student-to-Student Panel
Meet current Wes students for an honest and informative discussion about life, academics, and activities at Wesleyan. This panel is for students only.
Location: Usdan University Center, Room 108

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Queer Social
Come meet fellow queers and allies and enjoy some refreshments.
Location: Downey House, Lounge

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Residential Life Open House
Check out Butterfield B, one of the frosh housing options on campus. Other frosh options can be seen on the campus tour. A self-guided walking tour of Wesleyan residences is available at WesFest Registration.
Location: Butterfield B

05:00 pm -
Office of Admission Closes
Location: Office of Admission

09:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Big Slam
This is the second annual intercollegiate BIG Slam!! WeSLAM has brought in poetry slam teams from neighboring schools to compete in a four-team poetry slam! Come watch Wesleyan vs. Yale vs. SUNY Oneonta vs. Storm Team!!
Location: CFA Hall

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